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Ashton

Iowa · 458 residents · 1.119 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
−1%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3754214675125581990201020202024Ashton
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,721
+18%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(428)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(12)
Diversity Score16.8%(77)
Diversity Score
17
+678%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Iowa?

Ashton, Iowa has about 458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Iowa?

The typical household in Ashton, Iowa earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, Iowa expensive?

In Ashton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Iowa?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, Iowa?

About 14.7% of people in Ashton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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